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Monday, 7 February 2011

What are Flat Rate Expenses you ask? Well, they are sometimes known as Flat Rate Job Expenses. If you are employed in the UK, you may be able to claim a Flat Rate Expenses allowance if you have to spend money on any tools or specialist clothing you need to be able to do your job. You can also claim if you have to clean a uniform that your employer supplies but doesn’t clean for you.

These Flat Rate Expenses allowances are amounts that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have generally agreed with trade unions and they cover what is typically spent by employees in many different trades working in over thirty UK industries. However, you don't have to be a member of a trade union to claim the allowance. And you don't have to keep a record of all the individual amounts that you spend each year.

You can go back up to six years to claim the allowance and so possibly get a tax rebate for the period that you previously haven’t claimed. £114 is the average maximum rebate over all of the occupations.

M&I Services offer a Flat Rate Expenses service. They will prepare a claim letter for you to send to your tax office for a fee of £7.00.

Thursday, 22 October 2009

I have been researching airline information for flights to Sal Island, Cape Verde and have realised that you don’t have to pay the full amount for your flight if you don’t want to. There are plenty of ways to get the best flight deals for added savings. Wouldn't it would be nice to use the money saved for having some fun or for buying some souvenirs at the holiday resort or city you plan to travel to.

The best flight deals are not the only thing you could save money on. You might also want to consider other services relating to the deal - such as hotel accommodation, transport services, tours, freebies or in-flight meals. Getting the best out of your travel experience will surely make for a worthwhile deal.

If it is the first time that you've searched for a budget airline service, then here are some tips that might help you:

Tip 1: Check all the options availableResearch is the key if you want to get the best flight deals offered in the market. Keep in mind that there are plenty of travel related companies in the business and you can be sure that there is one that offers a price that fits perfectly with your budget. Don’t settle for the first deal that attracts your attention since there could be others out there that might be lower than the first. Keep calling travel agencies or consult with a travel agent to know all the options available for you.

Tip 2: Check the Internet for flight dealsYou can find a lot of good travel offers on the Internet. There are plenty of travel sites and airline companies that offer their services to the online consumer with the lowest rates available. Feel free to use search engines to look them up and start comparing them out until you find one that suits your budget, as well as the possibilities of big savings and other benefits for your travel. One idea here is to determine the exact day of your travel and make use of the booking or reservation systems on these sites to look at the possible rates offered under their company on different dates. You can experiment with other flight schedules to see if there are any changes to their offers.

Tip 3: Group travelOne way to get some savings out of your travel expenses is to go with a group. Most airline companies and travel agencies offer huge discounts for bulk reservations. You might want to check out different airline companies in regards to this offer to make sure that you get the best rates in the market for you and your entourage.

Tip 4: Book for the flight in advanceAdvanced booking or reservations can grant you some discounts on airfare deals. To put it simply, travel companies often give discounts if you book for a flight months or weeks in advance. The longer the schedule of your departure you booked, the bigger the savings you get. If all else fails, you can always ask a travel agent to help you look for the best flight deals in the market. Just make sure to provide them with the specifications of your travel for them to offer you selections that fits perfectly with your taste and budget.

This great website from CheapOair makes it easy to search for the best flights, hotels, cars and more.